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Adrien Brody recalls developing eating disorder, PTSD after extreme weight loss while filming 'The Pianist'

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Oscar winner Adrien Brody opens up about the physical and mental toll of his dramatic weight loss for 'The Pianist', including developing an eating disorder and PTSD.
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  • Brody lost a shocking 30 pounds in just 6 weeks to play the role of Polish-Jewish pianist Władysław Szpilman, leaving him with long-lasting health issues.
  • The extreme weight loss took a severe emotional toll, triggering PTSD and an eating disorder that Brody says he still struggles with years later.
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Adrien Brody, The Pianist
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